Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
About the role
- Research, design, and implement state-of-the-art algorithms for autonomous trajectory planning - Build reliable, robust, and maintainable software, primarily in modern C++, with Python used for
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, operations research, or
- A related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated experience through professional work, internships, research, or substantial projects
- Building, testing, and debugging nontrivial C++ software for optimization, motion planning,
- Robotics, autonomous systems, or a closely related algorithmic domain
- Experience writing and debugging modern C++, including safe use of common concurrency patterns
More about this role
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .
The Pilot team develops the algorithms and production software that enable intelligent systems to decide what to do and how to do it in uncertain, dynamic environments. Our work spans mission and task planning, motion planning, effects and action planning, and learned planning approaches. Depending on the team, you may work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, optimization, and real-time autonomous systems.
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